The entry-level HDC-SD20 SD Card Full HD Camcorder from Panasonic gives you high definition recording at an affordable price. Whether you want to record all the moments of your baby's first few years or show off your intimidating skateboard skills, the HDC-SD20 has solid features and the flexibility of SD/SDHC memory card recording, which lends well to Internet sharing. If you're looking to do a little more with your memories, take advantage of the SD20's compatibility with Mac for editing in iMovie.
You don't have to worry about not getting that once in a lifetime moment, either. The camera's Intelligent Auto (iA) mode takes the confusion out of recording by automatically adjusting for your specific situation with features such as Face Detection and Scene Detection. Other advanced features like the Leica Dicomar lens and 16x optical zoom give you an added edge.
The HDC-SD20 provides the quality of HD, and ease-of-use, at a manageable price.
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Sensor | 1.47Mp 1/6" CMOS Sensor |
| Lens |
Leica Dicomar lens Focal length=2.95-47.2mm F/Stop=1.8-3.3 |
| Zoom |
16x Optical 40-1000x Digital |
| Filter Size | 43mm |
| Recording | |
|---|---|
| System | NTSC |
| Format | MPEG4-AVC/H.264 (AVCHD standard compliant) |
| Audio | Dolby Digital (5.1 channel) |
| Image Stabilization | Advanced Optical Image Stabilization |
| Lux |
Standard illumination: 1400 lux Minimum illumination: 9 lux (1/30 Low Light mode), 1 lux (Magic Pix) |
| Recording Media | SD/SDHC memory card (not included) |
| Recording Time |
SD/SDHC memory card 1GB: HA: 7 minutes HE: 21 minutes 32GB: HA: 4 hours HE: 12 hours |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Display Type | Wide LCD |
| Display Size | 2.7" (230,400 pixels) |
| Viewfinder | No |
| Camera Features | |
|---|---|
| Manual Controls | White Balance, Shutter Speed, Iris, Focus |
| Built-in Speaker | Yes |
| Built-in Mic | Yes |
| Accessory Shoe | No |
| Built-in Light/Flash |
Flash - Yes Light - Yes |
| Digital Still Mode | |
|---|---|
| Still Recording Media | SD/SDHC Memory Card |
| Resolution | 2.1Mp (1920 x 1080) |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Inputs | No |
| Output |
AV out USB 2.0 Component HDMI Mini |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Headphone Jack | No |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Languages | English, French, Spanish |
| Compatible Operating Systems |
Windows XP, 2000, Vista Mac OS X 10.4 or higher for iMovie'08 7.1.2 or later (HD writer AE 1.0 is not available for Mac) |
| Power Requirements | 110-240VAC, 50/60Hz |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 2.52 x 2.64 x 5" (64 x 67 x 127mm) |
| Weight | 0.60 lb (270g) |